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Lufkin Environmental
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"The crew was friendly, efficient, and did very good work. They answered all my questions and gave us tips for future tree care. I would use them for any tree project I have in the future."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Double D & Son Tree Experts, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My tree removal , stump grinding and trimming was completed in a timely and efficient manner. Devon was very good at communicating and making sure that the job was done to my satisfaction. They did an excellent job cleaning up too. I would rehire them for any future projects."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Firewood tends to be cheaper during the spring and summer. When the demand for firewood is lower during these seasons, many firewood companies offer lower prices and added discounts. In addition, the supply of firewood is typically higher in these months, meaning the quality is typically higher as well.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

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